The latest entry in Alienware's M series of full-size high-end gaming laptops, the m17 R5 (starts at $1,599.99; $2,649.99 as tested) pushes the power envelope with an under-the-hood update to the m17 ...

Alienware gaming laptops are built to incite envy. Their designs, which resemble a coat of armor with gill-like ridges, topped off by the signature alien head logo, are sleek and otherworldly.

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is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. One of Alienware’s coolest CES 2022 announcements is the ...

Alienware has unleashed the first and fastest "AMD Advantage" Laptops, the m17 R5 and the x17 R2, featuring displays with up to 480Hz refresh rates. The enthusiast-grade gaming laptops are also ...

Alienware has just announced a new addition to its fleet of outrageously quick gaming laptops. The M17 — not to be confused with the M17x — is the first gaming laptop to use ATI CrossFireX dual ...

Alienware’s latest 17-inch gaming laptop, the m17 R5, is finally available after being announced back in January. Originally expected in March starting at $1,599, it’s one of the first partner systems ...

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...